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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828,834.42, 1,143,789.86 and 466,258.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828,834.42, 1,143,789.86 and 466,258.56 is: 643,435.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828,834.42 : 1,143,789.86 = 466,258.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828,834.42/1,143,789.86 = 466,258.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828,834.42x = 1,143,789.86 × 466,258.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828,834.42x = 533,301,813,066.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,301,813,066.20/828,834.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643,435.89

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